Ash tray



Feb. 2s, -1928. m

l 660 E. s. KILGORE 677 ASH TRAY Filed Dec. 29. 1924 :F-I E. 1 "//-V/ MM2/m Patented Feb. ze, 192s.

UNITED STATES PATENT oFFICE.

EUGENE S, -KILGORE, OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.

Asn TRAY.

Application filed December 29, 1924. Serial No. 758,583.

My invention relates to tobacco-users appliances, and particularly to an ash tray.

An object of my invention is the production of a readily accessible ash tray, which is so incorporated in the design and configuration of a standard such as a lamp standard that it is hardly distinguishable when not in use. My inventionpossesses other objects and features of advantage, some of which with the foregoing will be set forth in the following description of the preferred form of my invention which is illustrated in the drawings accompanying and forming part of the specification. It is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the showing made by said drawings and description, as I may adopt variations of the preferred form within the scope of my invention as set forth lin the claims.

Referring to the drawings:

Figure l is a cross sectional view of the lid, showing a separate tray positioned therein to receive the ashes.

Figure 2 is a pers ect-ive view of lmy device, showing one o the lids in open position.

Figure 3 is a cross sectional view, the plane of section being indicated by the line 3-8 of Figure 2.

In terms of broad inclusion my invention comprises an open frame of such size and dimensions as will permit it to be incorporated into a standard such as a lamp standard, and over which any surface ornamentation appearing on the standard may be eX- tended. The frame is interposed in the standard at a convenient height from the floor and is retained in position by suitable members on the ends which are adapted to engage complementary members on the adjacent ends of the standard. A lid of generally clam shell shape forms a closure for the open side of the fram-e, and in horizontal position becomes an ash tray. Means are provided for detachably mounting the lid, and preferably means are also provided for holding a supply of matches within the frame.

In detail my invention comprises an open or ring-like frame 6, preferably a casting which may be made as a whole or in like halves adapted to be secured together. In Figure 2 of the drawing I have shown the frame composed of two like parts, but it is obvious that such a device could readily be formed by a single cored casting. A passage 7 is provided on each side of the frame so that any wires or tubes carried in the standard may be continued thru the frame. As a matter of design I prefer to make the frame of oval or ellipsoidal shape, but this is of course, open to variations in accordance with the ideas of the designer. Any desired configuration and ornamentation that is in harmony with the structure with which it is to be combined may be used.

Extending above the seats 8 at each end of the frame, are studs 9 adapted to engage in complementary sockets 11 in the adjacent ends of the standard. The point at which the frame is interposed in the standard is such as to have the device at a height above the floor convenient for use when sitting.

Across the lower end of the frame, a bridge 12 is provided on which a block or stud 13 may be formed to mount a match box. Demountably arranged on the bridge by any suitable means, is a lid 17 of generally clam shell shape, which normally closes the open side of the frame. uch a mounting preferably comprises the curved pins 14; set in the bridge and adapted to engage the studs 16 projecting inwardly from the edge of the lid. The arrangement of the parts is such that the lid is supported in either the closed upright position or in the open horizontal position. When open the lid forms an 'ash tray and is securely held in this horizontal posit-ion by the bridge l2 which serves as a stop against which the lower end of the lid contacts. In Figure 2 I have shown a cigar or cigarette rest 2l disposed at the upper end of the lid. Rests may also be provided on the sides of the lid if desired.

To insure against the accidental opening of the lid, I provide a latch ring 22, which preferably surrounds the upper end of the frame adjacent the seat 8. This ring is preferably rotatably mounted and is formed 100 with slots 23 thru which the upper tip of the lid passes when the slot and lid are alined.

The lid is normally closed, and to the casual observer the device appears only as 105 part of the general configuration and design of the structure in which it is interposed.

I have shown the device as applied to a floor v lamp standard, but it is obvious that it could be used in combination with any other suit- 110 able standard; ,Y Whenit' is desired to ilse `the ash tray@ the latch ringfisvmanipulated toA -release 'thejlid Which opens and lies in its' horizontal positiQiLm convenient-s1ipp1y of matches may be had by mounting a boirV of Vmatches on .the stud' Within the-open frame. When thevashes are to be emptiedV the lid'may be removedby raising the outer end slightly, then litingt-he ash tray ont o' As vshown in Fig. a separate ,tray or pan may 'be incorporated in the lid', so Vthat it is removable instead of demountng the lid. y nthis case the lid may be permanent,-

`ly "iioted to Athe frame.

l claim: Y

l. A Adevice comprising an open frame,V a4

bridge spaced'` from and extending across j the bottom of the' frame, andv a lid compris'- ing an vash tra-y demountably seeuredtos'aid bridge `and adapted inV oneY position t0 lclose the o en side ofthe fra-me. Y Y Y 2. device comprising an open frame,`

na bridge spaced iroinandextending acrossV the bottom of the frame, a lid comprising an .25 l

.an A4ash tray :normally closingfthe open Side of .the frame., and hinge; means deinountahly securing the 'lid to said bridge, the lower end of said lid abuttiugzagainst the bridgeV .to

hold the lidV in .horizontal position.

In testimony whereof, I have herenntoset 1 Y my hand'.

'EUGENE s. KiLGoRE-. 

